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Noël Novice/Low French IPA Pack—DOWNLOAD TODAY FOR REMOTE LEARNING!

This IPA Download Pack is based on two authentic resources: an article about what Christmas is like for children in the francophone culture and a short video Noël en France, about how people celebrate Christmas in 100% French.

The pack includes step-by-step instructions, and reading and listening comprehension activities that follow the ACTFL model. Complete with an explanation of an IPA and how to use it, and nine Interpretive Tasks that break down the content, increase recognition of key words and phrases, develop context awareness, and promote language usage. In addition, it provides creative options for writing and/or speaking Interpersonal and Presentational Tasks, answer keys, and novice-level rubrics.

French: Novice/Low Level

Global Theme:La vie contemporaine

Topics:Les fêtes

Essential Questions:

Why might celebratory traditions of a shared holiday be similar across cultures?

Why might traditions of celebration for a shared holiday differ across cultures?

Renée Beck has a passion for analyzing contemporary francophone culture and motivating her students to understand the importance of culture while learning a second language. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, from relaxing in the back yard to experiencing other parts of the world. Renée has studied in southern France and currently teaches in Ohio.